Every Christmas Eve

‘I absolutely loved this book – it should be made into a film, so

romantic and a fabulous read’ Reader review *****

‘Reader, I cried with happiness … it was a joy to escape into’ Reader review *****
'The perfect Christmas romance' Claire Byrne
*****

'Tis the season for second chances…

Lou and Ben fell in love as teenagers at the Ballyheaney Christmas Eve party. Every winter, they saved the date for each other. Until everything changed one fateful night…

Now, after years away, widower and single dad Ben is back, determined to revive the legendary party. But with only two weeks to make it happen, they need help. So Ben turns to the one person he could never forget: Lou.

As the days tick down to another Christmas Eve together, old feelings and memories resurface.

Will Lou and Ben seize this chance to rewrite their very own love story?

The Top Ten Irish Times bestseller (six weeks in the Irish Times paperback charts as of 6 December 2025)

*****

Praise for Emma Heatherington:

'Spot on perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually' Claudia Carroll, actress and bestselling author of Remember, I Love You

‘The perfect festive romance!’ Heidi Swain, bestselling author of Home for Christmas

'A Christmas hug of a book’ Fionnuala Kearney, Irish Times bestseller

'Gripping!' Bella

'A beautiful love story' Woman's Way

'A gorgeous will they/won't they love story, with depth and surprising twists' The Sun

'A proper winter heart-warmer' Heat

‘A festive treat’ 5* reader review

‘This is the book for Christmas reading and gifting this year’ 5* reader review